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Replication
01
the action of creating one or more copies of something
Examples
The replication of the documents took several hours.
02
the repetition of a scientific study to confirm or challenge its results
Examples
Scientists emphasize the importance of replication in research to ensure the reliability and validity of experimental findings.
03
a copy of an original object or work
Examples
The museum displayed a replication of a famous sculpture.
04
the echoing of a sound due to reflected sound waves
Examples
The canyon produced a natural replication of our voices.
05
the process by which an organism duplicates its genetic material, particularly the copying of DNA in cell division
Examples
DNA replication is a fundamental process that occurs before cell division, ensuring genetic continuity.
06
a formal reply by a plaintiff to a defendant's plea or answer in a lawsuit
Examples
The lawyer submitted the replication to counter the defense's claims.
07
a quick, often witty or critical reply to a comment or question
Examples
She responded with a sharp replication to his sarcastic remark.
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